Destined Rivals
Quick answer
Collectors chasing Team Rocket Special Illustration Rares, and openers who want a mainline set with deep hit tiers.
Destined Rivals is the Team Rocket-themed Scarlet & Violet expansion, reviving "Team Rocket's" owner cards and pairing them with modern ex mechanics. It became one of the most-opened sets of 2025, with chase demand concentrated in the Team Rocket Special Illustration Rares. The base list runs 182 cards before secret rares; verify the current secret-rare count on official set lists before citing totals.
182 cards + 62 secret rares · Scarlet & Violet era · Always check official product details and set lists before buying.
Available pack products
| Product | Game | Set | Type | Packs | Chase | Beginner | Collector | Pull data | Marketplace link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destined Rivals Booster Pack casual opening | Pokémon | Destined Rivals | Booster Pack | 1 | ●●●●○ | ●●●●○ | ●●●●○ | Yes (est.) | View on TCGplayer |
| Destined Rivals Booster Box bulk opening | Pokémon | Destined Rivals | Booster Box | 36 | ●●●●○ | ●●●○○ | ●●●●○ | Yes (est.) | View on TCGplayer |
| Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box new collectors | Pokémon | Destined Rivals | Elite Trainer Box | 9 | ●●●●○ | ●●●●● | ●●●●○ | Yes (est.) | View on TCGplayer |
| Destined Rivals Booster Bundle best per-pack retail price | Pokémon | Destined Rivals | Booster Bundle | 6 | ●●●●○ | ●●●●○ | ●●●●○ | Yes (est.) | View on TCGplayer |
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Stats are estimates, not promises. Pack openings are random.
Chase cards
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Rarity structure
| Rarity | Description | Estimated rate |
|---|---|---|
| Double Rare (ex) | Pokémon ex; the most common hit tier. | — |
| Ultra Rare | Full-art ex and Trainer cards. | — |
| Illustration Rare | Alternate-art scene cards. | ≈ 1 in 6–8 packs (community observed)observed estimate |
| Special Illustration Rare | Team Rocket SIRs are the main chase tier. | ≈ 1 in 40–90 packs (community observed)observed estimate |
| Hyper Rare (Gold) | Gold-etched cards above the SIR tier. | — |
Pull-rate estimates
Destined Rivals booster pack — demo observed sample
Demo dataLow confidence
- Dataset type
- Internal manual sample
- Sample size
- 720 packs (20 boxes)
- Source
- TCG Pax demo dataset (placeholder)
- Last reviewed
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| Rarity / target | Hits | Packs opened | Estimated rate | Odds (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Rare (ex) | 178 | 720 | 24.72% | ≈ 1 in 4 packs |
| Illustration Rare | 103 | 720 | 14.31% | ≈ 1 in 7 packs |
| Special Illustration Rare | 12 | 720 | 1.67% | ≈ 1 in 60 packs |
| Hyper Rare (Gold) | 8 | 720 | 1.11% | ≈ 1 in 90 packs |
Observed estimate — not official odds. These figures are illustrative placeholders, not a measured sample — they show how the stats are presented while we build verified, community-sourced datasets to replace them. Treat them as examples only.
Stats are estimates, not promises. Pack openings are random.
Estimates, not guarantees
Pull statistics are estimates based on available data and may vary. Opening packs is random. No pack, box, or sealed product guarantees a specific card unless the product explicitly states it.
Regular booster packs from different sealed products should not be presented as having special odds unless there is official evidence. A booster pack is random.
Always check official product details and set lists before buying.
Frequently asked questions
What packs are available for Destined Rivals?
Destined Rivals products in our database: Destined Rivals Booster Pack, Destined Rivals Booster Box, Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box, Destined Rivals Booster Bundle. Availability changes — check live listings.
What are the chase cards in Destined Rivals?
The most chased cards we track: Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex, Team Rocket's Moltres ex, Cynthia's Garchomp ex, Ethan's Ho-Oh ex, Team Rocket's Nidoking ex. Pulling any specific card is random; buying the single is usually more predictable.
Are there pull-rate estimates for Destined Rivals?
Yes — observed estimates with sample sizes and confidence levels are shown on this page. They are estimates from samples, not official odds, and no result is guaranteed.
Is Destined Rivals better for collectors or players?
Collectors chasing Team Rocket Special Illustration Rares, and openers who want a mainline set with deep hit tiers.
Sources
- Pokémon TCG official site (product & set pages)Official · reviewed Jul 24, 2026
- TCGplayer marketplace (listings & search)Non-official · reviewed Jul 24, 2026
- TCG Pax editorial teamNon-official · reviewed Jul 24, 2026
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